The International Association of Aircraft Dealers (IADA) has named Zipporah Marmor as Chair of the organization. Phil Winters will become Vice Chair. Both will serve in their new leadership positions for a year. Their appointments will be effective Oct. 17, when the organization holds its Fall Meeting in conjunction with the 2022 National Business Aviation […]
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Waterloo Regional Airport Receives Government of Canada Investment for Plow Truck
The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Waterloo Regional Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with $342,000 for the purchase of a 4×2 plow truck used to remove and control snow […]
Delta Air Lines Relaunches Asia Service from MSP Airport
Delta Air Lines resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) last week, the first of two Asia routes to return since they were paused at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. “As we come off of a busy summer travel season, we are delighted to welcome […]
Business Aviation Applauds Governments for Embracing Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 at ICAO Assembly
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) applauds the adoption of a long-term aspirational goal for international aviation of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, by governments gathered for the 41st ICAO Assembly last week. The decision sends an important signal of the resolve of the international aviation community to decarbonize. IBAC Director General Kurt Edwards said, […]
AfBAA Strengthens Team with Two New Appointments
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced two new appointments aimed at driving growth and providing increased support to AfBAA members. The new appointees are Dawit Lemma, as AfBAA Vice President, International, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Samantha (Sam) Keddle, AfBAA Manager, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dawit Lemma is the Founder and […]
NBAA to Honor Jean Rosanvallon’s Industry Leadership with Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will bestow its prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award to former Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) CEO Jean (John) Rosanvallon in recognition of his exceptional record of service to the industry. “Throughout his 47 years in business aviation, John Rosanvallon has exemplified the finest attributes of leadership and a passionate […]
Cooking Lake Aviation Acquires ALSIM ALX Simulator
ALSIM has announced that Cooking Lake Aviation, based in Edmonton, Canada, has bought an ALSIM ALX simulator. The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft–from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, MCC in compliance with all current […]
Sabrewing’s Rhaegal Cargo UAV Shatters World Record Payload on First Flight
Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc. announced today that its RH-1-A “Rhaegal” (pronounced “Rye-gull”) VTOL air cargo drone had achieved its first hover flight while lifting a record-setting payload. This pre-production air vehicle, also known as the RG-1-A “Alpha” model, was able to lift a record-breaking 829-pound (374 kg) payload, shattering the previous world record for the […]
Eviation Names Gregory Davis as CEO
Eviation, a global manufacturer of all-electric commuter aircraft, announced the appointment of Gregory Davis as Chief Executive Officer. Davis will remain President of Eviation as he takes on the additional role of CEO. A licensed commercial pilot and accomplished engineer, Davis brings over 15 years of experience in progressive leadership roles within the aerospace industry. […]
WAI Relaunches Aviation for Girls App
To commemorate the 8th Annual Girls in Aviation Day, Women in Aviation International is relaunching a free and year-around Aviation for Girls App to enhance youngsters’ learning experience. Available on Apple and Android devices, the user-friendly AFG App is custom designed for WAI to provide an extraordinary engaging and educational experience. This new app features […]